Blinn vocational nursing program offers information sessions

The Blinn College vocational nursing program on the Brenham campus has scheduled information sessions for prospective students interested in applying for Fall 2013. At the sessions, applicants will be given information about the program and a list of application requirements.

The information sessions are mandatory for application to the program and reservations are required due to limited seating. The sessions are being hosted in Room 205 of the College’s Arts and Sciences Building on:

Wednesday, Jan. 9

8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11

8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18

8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 24

8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 1

8:30 a.m.

To make a reservation, select a date and time and email Program Secretary Peggy Schwarze at pschwarze@blinn.edu or call 979-830-4283.

The vocational nursing program begins each August.

Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination to become licensed vocational nurses. The program recently celebrated its 50th pinning ceremony, and last year all 15 of its graduates passed the National Council Licensing Examination, earning the program commendation from the Texas Board of Nursing.